What to do in Westland District

Activities, attractions and tours

A glacier with a crevasse, snow-covered mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.
A calm lake reflecting mountains and dense forest.
A glacier with people hiking on its surface.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a calm lake reflecting the scenery, and a forested area in the foreground.
A turquoise river surrounded by rocky terrain and dense forest.

Activities

Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets

Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets

AU$32
per adult
Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

AU$54
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Picture 1 for Activity Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket

Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket

AU$32
per adult
Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket
People taking selfie on snowpack in Queenstown

Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

AU$537
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Franz Josef Nature Tour

Franz Josef Nature Tour

AU$91
per adult
Franz Josef Nature Tour
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

AU$406
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

AU$714
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Alpine Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

AU$325
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Squirrels

Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

AU$572
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min
See all activities in Westland District
  • find price illustration

    Explore activities

    Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
  • calendar shield illustration

    Book with ease

    Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
  • trophy illustration

    Treat yourself

    Members save % or more when you book activities.

What to do in Westland District

Stay near popular Westland District attractions

A river winding through a mountainous valley with rocky banks and lush greenery.
Photo by Dalya Jankelowitz
Open Photo by Dalya Jankelowitz

Franz Josef Glacier

9.2/10 (793 reviews)
Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
See properties

 

Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check things to do near me to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be.

 

 

Day trip destinations from Westland District

A beach with two people walking, mountains in the background, and a sunset sky.

Hokitika

A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.

Mount Cook

A glacier valley surrounded by lush green mountains and waterfalls.

Franz Josef Glacier

A glacier with a river flowing through a rocky canyon.

Fox Glacier

A beach with waves, sun, and scattered debris.

Bruce Bay

Two prominent rock formations on a beach with waves crashing against them.

Haast

A coastal landscape with a view of the ocean, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Awatuna

A lake with mountains in the background and yellow wildflowers in the foreground.

Inchbonnie